Underground Construction Superintendent VBME (site)

Job title: Underground Construction Superintendent VBME (site)

Job description: Requisition ID: 50672

Job Category: Mining

With over six decades of business and technical experience in the mining, energy, and infrastructure sectors, we understand that challenges are changing rapidly in every industry. We respond quickly with solutions that are smarter, more efficient, and innovative. We draw upon our 9,000 staff with experience in over 150 countries to challenge the status quo and create positive change for our clients, our employees, and the communities we serve.

SEM-Hatch is a joint venture between Hatch Ltd. and Sikumiut Environmental Management Ltd. providing engineering, construction and project management services in the province of Newfoundland & Labrador. SEM-Hatch is performing Engineering and Project Management Services for the Voisey’s Bay Mine Expansion project. Our client is now ready to initiate the construction phase of an underground mine. This mine expansion project is expected to produce about 40,000 tonnes of nickel per year and extend the life of the Voisey’s Bay operation until at least 2032.

We are interested in receiving resumes for Underground Construction Superintendent. This is a site project term position on a 2 week in 2 week out rotation, with 12 hour long shifts. The site is accessed via air out of St. John’s Newfoundland and other designated pick-up points in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate underground construction while remaining in compliance with safety
• regulations, project schedule, drawing specifications, quality guidelines and budget.
• Coordinate with site logistics personnel to ensure seamless delivery of contractor materials to work areas.
• Assist with management of site Health and Safety Program.
• Steward a safe working environment with contractors and comply with all environmental, health, and safety policies.
• Proactively work with contractors to ensure project safety and quality objectives are achieved.
• Submit daily progress reports to the General Superintendent outlining contractor progress, achievements, issues/concerns and other relevant information as required by management.
• Other assigned duties as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Post-Secondary education in a mining related discipline or equivalent experience (preferred).
• Basic Literacy (read, write, basic math and read blue prints) required.
• Minimum of 15 years of underground mining experience.
• Minimum 10 years in supervisory roles.
• Exemplary knowledge of underground mining methods, blasting, ventilation and mine services.
• Strong understanding and working knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety regulations for Mines & Mining Plants, U/G mine rescue, WHMIS and Loss Control Principals.
• Proficient computer literacy.
• Working knowledge of all production equipment.
• Ability to multi task and work effectively.
• Proven track record in personal safety and housekeeping practices.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, problem solving, and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and motivate.
• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement and Lean Management principles.
• Ability to work efficiently as part of an Integrated Team as well as independently.
• Cultural awareness and understanding of work in the province of Newfoundland/Labrador.
• Ontario Hard Rock Underground Common Core – Full Basic (or other provincial equivalent)
• Ontario Basic Underground Hard Rock Front Line Supervisor (or other provincial equivalent)

To apply please apply to the “Careers” section on our Hatch website; search “NL” for location before end of day November 25, 2021.

Please ensure you include your full name, address, community, and province when applying. Innu Nation members and Nunatsiavut beneficiaries can also submit their resume by forwarding their application to their Vale Aboriginal Employment Coordinator.

All potential employees or Independent Contractors will be screened utilizing the following mechanisms:

Criminal Records Check, Pre-employment Medical and Drug Testing, Reference Check, Education Verification.

SEM-Hatch recognizes the Impact & Benefits Agreements with the Innu Nation & the Nunatsiavut Government in which Innu & Inuit workers have first preference for employment at Voisey’s Bay Site. It also recognizes a commitment to give qualified workers from Labrador priority for employment opportunities.

SEM Hatch is an equal opportunity employer

We thank all applicants, please note that we will contact only those who meet the required qualifications.

We are committed to fostering a workforce in each of our locations that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers employment applicants without regard to age, race, colour, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other protected status. If you have any special needs requirements, please let us know. We will do our utmost to accommodate, in accordance with applicable local legislation.

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